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The KGSS and 717 don’t sound anything alike. The 717 and 007t are quite close. The 717 sounds like a good tube amp with better top, bottom and dynamics. It’s funny that when I tried the new 727II I didn’t like it at all (veiled and bland). The 717 has a more laid back sound (especially in the midrange) than the KGSS. The 717 has a considerably larger soundstage and does a better job of creating the environment of large acoustic recordings. I think that people that listen to a lot of Pop music with typical flat presentation may like the KGSS better. When you listen to the 717 you hear delicate low level details and ambiance that the KGSS seems to mask. One time when I was listening to the KGSS I thought I had my preamp in mono but it wasn’t. I have been extremely happy with the 717/O2 combo.
Originally Posted by kintsaki /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could you please help me and "Oublie" find your review ? I did enjoy your posts as I was searching but did not find the one you are referring to. I also came across some of my older posts and I was shocked. It seems that I have stated things I could not believe. There are so many things that can swing one's opinion it is unbelievable, but mood is certainly the most serious differentiator. |
The KGSS and 717 don’t sound anything alike. The 717 and 007t are quite close. The 717 sounds like a good tube amp with better top, bottom and dynamics. It’s funny that when I tried the new 727II I didn’t like it at all (veiled and bland). The 717 has a more laid back sound (especially in the midrange) than the KGSS. The 717 has a considerably larger soundstage and does a better job of creating the environment of large acoustic recordings. I think that people that listen to a lot of Pop music with typical flat presentation may like the KGSS better. When you listen to the 717 you hear delicate low level details and ambiance that the KGSS seems to mask. One time when I was listening to the KGSS I thought I had my preamp in mono but it wasn’t. I have been extremely happy with the 717/O2 combo.